Press release

Tyler Sanders: "It was a very passionate game"

Tyler Sanders, Canada captain: “We played with more energy and passion. I think this will take us a long way with gaining more experience."

Aleksandar Atanasijevic, Serbia captain: “We started very well, but during the game, we lost a bit of the rhythm. I think it's good this happened before the second round."

Georges Laplante, Canada coach: “I want to salute the Serbians. Good luck to them. I think this shows more of what we are able to do. We were not focused on finishing in the top two so we were playing more relaxed. We are hoping for a good result in the play down."

Milan Zarkovic, Serbia coach: “If the group were beginning play today, I think Canada would have a different result. This clearly shows that volleyball is a psychological game. After they lost, Canada played more free. They pressed us well in all the sets except the fifth."